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Which Last-Gen Games Deserve the "Remastered" Treatment?

As many of you know, The Last of Us Remastered released this Tuesday. While some may say that the PS4 doesn't have enough new games to allow it to keep reaching into the past, I still believe this is a very worthwhile investment for all involved.

This game was such a monumental achievement in gaming and storytelling, and while it seems like a crime, there are those who have not yet experienced this post-apocalyptic tale. With life and a massive backlog getting in the way of playing everything one would want, sometimes it's a nice treat to have one more compelling chance to jump into a title you may have missed.

This got me thinking.

What other last-gen games deserve this "Remastered" treatment? Which titles, even though they may have been released as early as last year, deserve that second opportunity to shine?

I have a few in mind, and then it's up to you to tell me which games you would love to see brought into the future.

Uncharted Trilogy

How can you speak of The Last of Us and not mention Uncharted? This franchise, and Nathan Drake in particular, help define the PlayStation ecosystem. The three Uncharted games have sowcased the power of PlayStation, and the recently announced yet always expected Uncharted 4 is on many a person's radar as their most anticipated PS4 game.

Considering we probably won't get Uncharted 4 until at least the tail-end of 2015, re-releasing Drake and Sully's previous adventures would be a great gift to all from the most loyal fan to the newest members of the PlayStation family. It could be a great refresher course, as well as just another run through some of the best games of the last generation.

Sure, you could always go back and play your old copies, but if they throw in some exclusive features, maybe even a demo or sneak-peak of Uncharted 4, it could go a long way in convincing many to dive in, even if that means for one more run.

Mass Effect Trilogy

This trilogy holds a special place in my heart. From seeing your Shepard grow over three games and following the stories of some of the best companions in any medium, Mass Effect is a work to remembered. In a very similar fashion to Uncharted, this franchise is hard at work on its fourth main entry. However, Mass Effect 4 is even further away.

What better way to keep our fans happy in the interim than letting them relive the epic tale of Commander Shepard?

Not only would this give BioWare the opportunity to pretty up the game and make it run smoother at parts, it could make slight adjustments to the titles. Some people knock the first Mass Effect for some control and elevator issues, and this could be the opportunity to give those the option to play in a different way than what may have hindered them the first time around.

Another exciting prospect is the factor of game saves. We all know Mass Effect saves transferred between games, yet now we are on the next generation of systems. I'm sure they will have some workaround, but for those who want to replay the series, they could have an easy import solution on their hands.

Fallout 3 / The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

I kind of cheated here, but I don't really care. Both these games deserve to make it over the new consoles and live on for as long as possible. Fallout 3 and Skyrim were the pinnacle of open-world games at their respective times, and many players sunk 100s of hours into both of these titles. Imagine roaming through the wasteland or taking down a dragon with better frame-rate, less glitches, and a higher resolution.

This would also, for Skyrim in particular, be a chance to make it up to the PlayStation audience. There were many issues that made the PS3 version difficult to play on. Bringing it forward to the PlayStation 4 would help get those scorned back on board with this talented studio.

Another dream would be save-importing. Granted, it's a lofty one, yet these games would fit perfectly for that. These worlds are meant to be explored and I can bet many people would love to jump back in and revisit a character they helped build for countless hours.

Super Mario Galaxy Collection

Super Mario Galaxy 1 & 2 were crowning achievements of the phenomenon known as the Nintendo Wii. It had everything you could ask for, and some would say it's one of the best Mario games out there. It was just such a new concept, yet wrapped in the familiar touches we have grown to love from this franchise.

You know the one thing it didn't have?

HD Graphics.

Imagine seeing this game running at full 1080p and running silky smooth. Also, for those of use who didn't like the motion control, give us controller support. I know there are plenty of people who would love to jump back into this title, and it might even give the Wii U a little bump in the right direction.

Say what you will about remakes, it's important to remember and honor the past. We should never live in a world where all we get are remakes and rehashes of old ideas, but there should always be a seat for them at our glorious table.

Another important fact to consider is that there are new gamers entering our world each and every day. They deserve to play these classics and masterpieces in the manner in which we remember them.

As many of you can attest, sometimes our memory of a game holds up stronger than the game itself. Not every game warrants this, but those special few that reach such a level excellence deserve the treatment that allows them to persevere for many years to come.

Do you agree with these choices? Which games do you believe deserve the "Remastered" treatment? Are you a fan of remakes, or is it just a waste of time? Let me know in the comments below, I'd truly love to know!